Nortel Networks 1005r User Manual
June 2007
RAID operations
1005r Server Maintenance and Diagnostics
147
RAID splitting
Ensure that your system is in full working order and the RAID hardware
configuration is set up properly as described on page 142.
configuration is set up properly as described on page 142.
Split the RAID before you install software upgrades (PEPs). If you are
performing a platform upgrade or migration, refer to the Upgrade and
Platform Migration Guide (555-7101-207) for complete instructions.
performing a platform upgrade or migration, refer to the Upgrade and
Platform Migration Guide (555-7101-207) for complete instructions.
To split the RAID
1
Load the MegaRAID console. Select Start > Programs > Power
Console Plus > Launch Client.
Console Plus > Launch Client.
2
Ensure that Access Mode > Full Access is selected.
3
Click OK.
Result: The MegaRAID Power Console Plus window appears.
4
Ensure all drives are in ONLINE state (marked green).
5
In the Physical Devices section, right-click the first drive (A01-2-
Onln).
Onln).
6
Select Tools
➝
Fail Drive from the shortcut menu.
Result: A message appears advising that marking the online drive
Failed results in changes.
Failed results in changes.
7
Ignore the warning and click OK. The drive status changes to
FAILED and the color of the icon changes to red (for example, A01-
2-Failed).
FAILED and the color of the icon changes to red (for example, A01-
2-Failed).
ATTENTION
As an extra precaution, Nortel recommends that you
perform a full system backup prior to performing a RAID-
split. For more information about system backups, see the
CallPilot Manager online Help.
perform a full system backup prior to performing a RAID-
split. For more information about system backups, see the
CallPilot Manager online Help.